Home Care Employee to South Illawarra

IRT Group

Wollongong, Illawarra and South Coast NSW

Aged and Disability Support (Community Services and Development)

Full time

Aged Care

Home Care

Customer Service

Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.

We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and QLD. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and QLD.

IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.

We are looking for kind-hearted and empathetic home care employees in the ACT area that will provide support to our IRT home care customers by ensuring they receive personalised care that is tailored to promote their well-being, empower independence and engagement in preferred activities that are aligned with their health, happiness and interests.

Being a Homecare employee is about helping and assisting customers to maintain their independence and quality of life while remaining in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes.

For this role, we are looking for: Home Care Employee to Grade 4B to Located in the ACT area.

Certificate III or IV in Ageing is needed with an accredited Medication Competency

Certificate and at least 500 hours experience in Home care and/or Aged care

Monday to Friday and some weekends. Hours vary between 7am to 5pm.

Duties can include: Personal Care / Showering

Medication Assistance

Cooking and Food Preparation

Transports to Appointments and social engagements

Providing Companionship

Assistance to IRT customers to continue to live well and positively in their own home

Full Driver's licence and a fully insured car (If you have an international licence to us ask that you apply for an Australian licence within 3 months of working with IRT)

Relevant Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent

An accredited Medication Competency Certificate

At least 500 hours of professional Home Care/ Aged care experience

Current First Aid Certificate and CPR (or willing to obtain)

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to A Second Language is a bonus!

Resilience and ability to work independently

Available to work weekdays

A big heart, empathy and a passion for supporting older Australians

Paid travel, mileage (0.99/KM)

Work phone, IRT uniform, PPE and training provided

Access to free accredited training courses through the ITEC Academy for professional and career development to complete your certificate through us!

Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging

Annual leave, Sick leave and Birthday leave to relax and take a day off on us!

Discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport.

Employee Assistance Program (free counselling service) and staff wellness programs

Your well-being is our priority. You can’t care for others if you don’t look after yourself to Support at every step of your employment journey with IRT!

If this sounds like the right fit, click “Apply Now”, complete your details and submit. You can also apply via our Careers page.

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For questions, contact Recruitment@irt.org.au